Lot 419 , A Chinese claret satin embroidered silk and metal thread dragon robe, late Qing dynasty,

A Chinese claret satin embroidered silk and metal thread 'dragon' robe, late Qing dynasty, nine dragons amid objects, cranes, shou medallions and scrolling clouds, alterations to sleeves
Estimate £600-800

As mentioned in the ends of the sleeves are replacements, this is a lot of freying to the black / dark brown border around the collar, and there are numerous unpicked threads particularly the metal threads to the dragons and the claret ground is discoloured and faded in places, in average condition.


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